Doja Cat’s ’80s-Inspired VMA Performance: A Strategic Nostalgic Throwback
Doja Cat’s neon-soaked MTV VMA performance of “Jealous Type” represents more than a showcase of her new single. It’s a calculated throwback to the glam, sax, and synth of the 1980s. Tapping nostalgia is one of pop’s smartest strategies, and Doja isn’t alone. From The Weeknd to Bruno Mars, history shows that borrowing from past decades often leads to career-defining eras.
